The water-energy-food nexus in the Ganges Basin: Challenges and opportunities

Christopher A. Scott; Arica B. Crootof; Bhuwan Thapa; Rashmi Kiran Shrestha

doi:10.4324/9781315707310-18

The water-energy-food nexus in the Ganges Basin: Challenges and opportunities

Christopher A. Scott
, Arica B. Crootof
, Bhuwan Thapa
, Rashmi Kiran Shrestha

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Abstract

Key messages • Food and energy security in the Ganges Basin are inextricably linked to water resources, particularly flood and drought cycles, and pollution, as well as socio-economic inequalities in access to water.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Ganges River Basin
Subtitle of host publication	Status and challenges in water, environment and livelihoods
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	138-153
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9781317479482
ISBN (Print)	9781138900325
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315707310-18
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

UN SDGs

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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